Chapter 15: Overview of Growth and Development Framework

Chapter 15: Overview of Growth and Development Framework

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

ANS:  B

Growth, in some form, continues throughout life, not just during puberty. Not all growth is based on gender. Growth indicates more than a change in height and weight.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 336

2. Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth

ANS:  D

People experience developmental transitions throughout life, not just during times of rapid physical growth. Growth changes that take place in young, middle-aged, and older adults should be noted. People who think of growth only as it applies to infants, children and adolescents are missing important changes from conception throughout adulthood.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   p. 336

3. The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child. At birth, the child weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb. 10 oz. Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child’s weight?

ANS:  C

A 1-year-old infant is expected to have at least doubled his or her weight by 12 months of age.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 343

4. The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assessing children in first through fifth grades?

ANS:  C

The CDC recommends the revised 2000 CDC growth charts (including the BMI and the 3^rd and 97^th percentile) be used for children aged 2 to 20 years.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 343

5. A school nurse is obtaining the height and weight of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following is the best method to assess the child’s growth?

ANS:  A

When assessing growth data for use in growth charts, it is important to remember that a single measurement taken at one point in time, although helpful in providing a baseline, does not allow for the best assessment of a child’s growth. Serial measurements, plotted on a growth chart over time, best reflect a child’s pattern of growth.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 344